Wienerberger Kempley Antique Facing Brick
The Wienerberger Kempley Antique is a hand-moulded stock brick with a creased surface and a warm red/multi colour blend. Its traditional finish brings character and heritage style, making it ideal for period properties and restoration projects. As with all clay products, natural shade variation is expected, so blending bricks from at least three packs during installation is advised to achieve a consistent façade. This brick offers heritage charm with reliable performance, providing frost resistance, controlled absorption, and moderate strength suitable for facing applications under UK conditions.
Key Specifications
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Size:215mm × 102.5mm × 65mm Colour: Red / Multi Texture: Hand-Moulded Stock, Creased Finish Water Absorption: ? 14% Durability: F2 Compressive Strength: ? 12 N/mm² Pack Quantity: 680 Gross Dry Density: 1650 kg/m³ Thermal Conductivity: 0.690 W/(m·K) Size Tolerance: T1 Range Tolerance: R1 Active Soluble Salts: S2 Reaction to Fire: Class A1
Description & Usage Notes
Manufactured at the Péruwelz plant using a traditional hand-moulding process, the Kempley Antique delivers a naturally creased texture with subtle tonal variation. Its red/multi shades add depth and richness to façades, suiting both restoration and new build projects. With water absorption ? 14% and compressive strength ? 12 N/mm², it is intended for facing use rather than heavy structural applications. Its F2 durability rating ensures frost resistance under normal UK exposure, while correct construction detailing — cavity wall design, flashing, drainage, and suitable mortar — is essential for long-term performance. Always blend bricks from multiple packs during laying to avoid banding, and consider building a sample panel before bulk ordering to confirm finish and tone.
FAQs
Is ? 14% water absorption suitable for external walls?
Yes — this is standard for hand-moulded stock bricks and ensures dependable performance with correct detailing.
What does the F2 durability rating mean?
It means the brick is frost-resistant and suitable for use in normal UK external conditions.
Will the red/multi brindled tones vary between packs?
Yes — natural variation is part of the clay firing process. Mixing bricks from at least three packs ensures a consistent finish.
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